Demonstrate that you manage your carbon footprint in line with international best-practice. Enjoy a wealth of benefits through systematically reducing your emissions year on year.

We place a strong emphasis on reduction because we know that this will in turn bring you greater rewards.

"We found the greatest value lies in identifying 'emission hotspots' within our production and along the product value chain, making reductions a realistic opportunity." - Susana Martínez Prieto, Deputy Director, Maderas Siero

Get Started

Get started

Key steps

You can begin your certification process and receive a service quote by filling in our Service Request Form or by contacting us. We will provide information guiding you on the scope of certification that best fits your needs and company set-up.

The certification process typically follows these five steps:

Scope of your certificate: We will help you identify the scope of the certificate you need. Once you have accepted our offer, we will assign a NEPCon contact person for your organisation.

On-site audit: When you are ready, we conduct an on-site assessment to check your ability to comply with the CFM requirements. This is primarily carried out through document reviews and staff interviews.

Draft report: We issue a formal report which is reviewed by a senior NEPCon expert and submitted to you for comments prior to its completion.

Certification: When certification is recommended in the final report, NEPCon issues a CFM certificate which is valid for five years* and your organisation will be listed in the CFM certificate database.

* After you are awarded CFM certification, you will need to undergo annual audits to verify your continued compliance. Additional audits may be required in some cases.

Your Options

Your options

The scope of your certificate

Before you enter a service agreement with us, we will provide you with the information you need to decide on the scope of your certificate. You can calculate the carbon footprint of:

Your organisation.This covers all of the activities across your whole organisation over a one year period. It includes emissions from energy use in your office buildings, industrial processes and company vehicle use, to name a few.

A product. This covers the emissions during the life cycle of a specific product, for example from “cradle to grave” i.e. from extraction of the raw material through materials processing, manufacture, distribution, use, repair, maintenance, disposal and recycling.

Your choice largely depends on your motivation for certification.

If, for example, you wish to lower the operational costs of your organisation andemphasise your improved carbon performance to investors or government agencies, you should opt for corporate certification.

If you wish to reduce the environmental impact of a specific product and communicate that to end consumers, product certification would be your recommended choice.

There is overlap between these two options but we would generally recommend that you begin with corporate carbon emissions, as product certification can be easily included as part of this.

Services supporting your process

If you need support in getting to grips with or staying on top of certification requirements, you can opt for additional one-off or regular services.

Training can help you to avoid problems arising from starting a new system for the first time and prevent human error when implementing your CFM system. Consider participating in the Kickstarter course which introduces the certification requirements and associated free tools and templates provided by NEPCon. We can also offer tailored courses and workshops.

On-going support gives you access to a NEPCon expert in between the regularly scheduled audits. The expert asigned to you will be available to you whenever you have questions related to the CFM Standard, data collection methods and data resources.

Five benefits of choosing CFM certification

Cut costs. A strategic approach to managing your emissions can significantly lower operational costs. Our approach enables you to tackle "emission hotspots" which is an efficient way to reduce your climate impact.

Enhance your brand. By taking an ambitious approach, you will differentiate your company in the market. A responsible approach to climate impact is increasingly seen as a key performance indicator and is an essential part of any CSR strategy.

Prepare for the future. Larger companies in many European countries already face mandatory requirements to report on their emissions. Smaller businesses are being scrutinised by their clients and stakeholders.

Communicate with confidence. CFM certification provides you with a strong grounding from which to communicate. Our strict rules helps you to make accurate claims and avoid accusations of greenwashing.

Help solve a major environmental problem. Climate change is a global challenge that requires every part of society to do their bit. Our CFM solution enables you to do what is within your power.

Our Expertise

Our expertise

Five benefits of teaming up with NEPCon

Industry and auditing expertise.We draw on more than than 20 years of experience delivering sustainability certification services to businesses around the world, particularly to the timber sector.

Accessible for all.We cater to companies of all sizes but place a strong emphasis on making certification accessible to smaller businesses. Our standards and client tools are freely available from our website. If you need further help for example with your carbon calculations, you can opt for additional training and assistance services.

Credible standard. We closely follow policy developments related to climate change. We have developed our CFM Standard and system to integrate and align with leading industry standards, ensuring that you will follow international best practice for carbon emissions reduction.

Local presence, global reach. With staff located in over 20 countries and backed by an extensive global network of experts, we cater to companies worldwide.

Non-profit factor. We are a value-based and impact-driven organisation. This is reflected in our commitment to quality when delivering our services.